Whitney Houston
I’m Your Baby Tonight
Written-By – Babyface, L.A. Reid
4:09
2 My Name Is Not Susan
Written-By – Eric Foster White
4:38
3 All The Man That I Need
Written-By – Dean Pitchford, Michael Gore
4:09
4 Lover For Life
Written-By – Sam Dees
4:45
5 Anymore
Written-By – Babyface, L.A. Reid
4:23
6 Miracle
Written-By – Babyface, L.A. Reid
5:43
7 I Belong To You
Written-By – Derek Bramble, Franne Golde
5:28
8 Who Do You Love
Written-By – Hubert Eaves III, Luther Vandross
3:55
9 We Didn't Know
Vocals, Written-By – Stevie Wonder
5:26
10 After We Make Love
Written-By – Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser
5:07
11 I'm Knockin'
Written-By – Benjamin Winans*, Rhett Lawrence, Rickey Minor
4:59
Label: Arista – ARCD-8616
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: R&B Soul, Pop
Style: Contemporary R&B, New Jack Swing
My Love Is Your Love
Written-By – F. Jerkins III, I. Phillips, L. Daniels, R. Jerkins, T. Estes 4:51
2 Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans And Kelly Price– Heartbreak Hotel
Written-By – C. Schack, K. Karlin, T. Savage 4:41
3 Whitney Houston– My Love Is Your Love
Written-By – J. Duplessis, W. Jean 4:24
4 Whitney Houston Duet With Mariah Carey– When You Believe
Written-By – S. Schwartz 4:32
5 Whitney Houston– If I Told You That
Written-By – F. Jerkins III, L. Daniels, R. Jerkins, T. Estes 4:37
6 Whitney Houston Feat. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott– In My Business
Written-By – K. Bradshaw, L. Turner, M. Elliott 3:26
7 Whitney Houston– I Learned From The Best
Written-By – D. Warren 4:19
8 Whitney Houston– Oh Yes
Written-By – K. Bradshaw, L. Turner, M. Elliott 6:52
9 Whitney Houston– Get It Back
Written-By – F. Jerkins III, L. Daniels, R. Jerkins, T. Estes 4:56
10 Whitney Houston– Until You Come Back
Written-By – Babyface, D. Simmons 4:53
11 Whitney Houston– I Bow Out
Written-By – D. Warren 4:30
12 Whitney Houston– You'll Never Stand Alone
Written-By – D. Warren 4:21
13 Whitney Houston– I Was Made To Love Him
Written-By – H. Cosby, L. Hardaway, S. Wonder, S. Moy 4:29
Label: Arista – 07822 19037 2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1998
Genre: R&B Soul, Hip Hop, Pop
Style: Soul, Contemporary R&B
Whitney Houston's My Love Is Your Love (1998) was a critically acclaimed comeback album, marking a mature shift from traditional R&B to contemporary sounds like hip-hop, reggae fusion, and funk, showcasing her evolving artistry and powerful vocals on hits like "It's Not Right But It's Okay" and the reggae-tinged title track. Reviewers praised its fresh production (with Rodney Jerkins, Missy Elliott, Wyclef Jean), emotional depth, and Houston's enduring vocal strength, making it a consistent and artistically successful album that redefined her sound for a new era.
This album is a departure from her earlier works, embracing modern R&B, hip-hop, and Caribbean influences, showcasing a grittier, more mature Whitney.
Features Grammy-winning "It's Not Right But It's Okay," the popular "Heartbreak Hotel," and the iconic title track.
Collaborations: Strong production from producers like Rodney Jerkins, Missy Elliott, and Wyclef Jean, plus a duet with Mariah Carey on "When You Believe".
The album is praised for its emotional depth, power, and range, proving her vocal mastery continued. It's seen as a consistent, cohesive, and creative album that successfully reinvigorated her career, offering grown-up themes reflecting her life as a wife and mother.
Rolling Stone: Called it her "first consistent album," highlighting the "creative juice" from producers and her newfound "bite" in her voice.
Entertainment Weekly: Praised Wyclef Jean's "gorgeous reggae-tinged title song" and the "funky cuts" by Rodney Jerkins.
Many consider it a superb, emotionally resonant album that captures her enduring talent and personal growth, making it a fan favorite and a standout in her discography.
Whitney
Written-By – George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
4:50
2 Just The Lonely Talking Again
Written-By – Sam Dees
5:30
3 Love Will Save The Day
Written-By – Toni C.
5:20
4 Didn't We Almost Have It All
Written-By – Michael Masser, Will Jennings
5:05
5 So Emotional
Written-By – Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly
4:53
6 Where You Are
Written-By – Dyan Humes, James Calabrese, LeMel Humes
4:10
7 Love Is A Contact Sport
Written-By – Preston Glass
4:16
8 You're Still My Man
Written-By – Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser
4:15
9 For The Love Of You
Written-By – C. Jasper, M. Isley, O. Isley, R. Isley, R. Isley
5:29
10 Where Do Broken Hearts Go
Written-By – Chuck Jackson, Frank Wildhorn
4:37
11 I Know Him So Well
Vocals [Duet] – Cissy Houston
Written-By – Benny Anderson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Tim Rice
4:26
Label: Arista – 258 141
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 1987
Genre: R&B Soul. Funk, Pop
Style: Eighties Soul, Contemporary R&B
Whitney Houston
Producer, Arranged By – Kashif
Written-By – LaLa
4:33
A2 Thinking About You
Producer, Arranged By – Kashif
Written-By – Kashif, LaLa
5:27
A3 Someone For Me
Producer – Jermaine Jackson
Written-By – Freddie Washington, Raymond Jones
4:57
A4 Saving All My Love For You
Producer – Michael Masser
Soloist, Saxophone – Tom Scott
Written-By – Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser
3:57
A5 Nobody Loves Me Like You Do
Featuring [Duet With] – Jermaine Jackson
Producer – Jermaine Jackson
Written-By – James P. Dunne, Pamela Phillips
3:46
B1 How Will I Know
Producer, Arranged By – Narada Michael Walden
Written-By – George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
4:33
B2 All At Once
Producer – Michael Masser
Written-By – Jeffrey Osborne, Michael Masser
4:26
B3 Take Good Care Of My Heart
Featuring [Duet With] – Jermaine Jackson
Producer – Jermaine Jackson
Written-By – Peter McCann, Steve Dorff
4:13
B4 Greatest Love Of All
Producer – Michael Masser
Written-By – Linda Creed, Michael Masser
4:49
B5 Hold Me
Featuring [Duet With] – Teddy Pendergrass
Producer – Michael Masser
Written-By – Linda Creed, Michael Masser
6:00
Label: Arista – AL 8-8212
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Contemporary R&B, Soul
Released on February 14, 1985, Whitney Houston's self-titled debut was a critical and commercial triumph, establishing her as a premier vocalist with a blend of soulful ballads and pop-funk, featuring hits like "Saving All My Love for You" and "How Will I Know"
The album was lauded for showcasing her massive vocal power and maturity, turning her into a defining voice of the 1980s.
Critics praised her, with Rolling Stone calling her "one of the most exciting new voices in years" and The New York Times highlighting her "commanding dignity and elegance".
Reviews almost universally praised Houston’s voice. The New York Times noted her "commanding dignity and elegance" despite her youth, while Rolling Stone called her "one of the most exciting new voices in years," highlighting her technical polish and church-influenced phrasing.
The album was described as a polished mix of R&B, jazz, and pop, with some critics noting the formulaic but effective arrangements. It became a massive success, producing4 #1 singles and winning a Grammy, cementing her status as a superstar.
Key Tracks:- "You Give Good Love": Praised for its R&B sophistication; "Saving All My Love for You": Highlighted as a standout ballad showing immense vocal range; "How Will I Know": A vibrant, upbeat pop hit' "The Greatest Love of All": A powerful anthem that reinforced her superstar status.
While some critics noted the material was sometimes safe, the album is widely considered a, if not the, defining debut of the era, showcasing a versatile talent.